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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.68, 42,061.92 and 17,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.68, 42,061.92 and 17,901.12 is: 24,706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.68 : 42,061.92 = 17,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.68/42,061.92 = 17,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.68x = 42,061.92 × 17,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.68x = 752,955,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,955,477.35/30,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.77

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